Women's soccer falls short in medical support and pay, World Cup survey shows
Women's soccer is falling short in key areas including medical support and pay, according to a survey of players involved in this year's Women's World Cup.
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Why Rodri is still Man City's most important player
Since Rodri arrived in 2019 for £62.5million, he has been an integral part of the success that Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City team has achieved in recent years. The Spanish midfielder, alongside players like Kevin De Bruyne, Ilkay Gundogan and Bernando Silva, has won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup, two League Cups, a Super Cup, and the pinnacle of European football, the Champions League.
Man City 'receive blow' in pursuit of Aston Villa player and more transfer rumours
Aston Villa will resist any January approaches for midfielder Douglas Luiz amid interest from Manchester City and other Premier League clubs, according to reports.
Barca, Dortmund, Atletico and Lazio into Champions League last-16
PARIS: Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Atletico Madrid and Lazio all qualified for the knockout phase of the Champions League on Tuesday.
VAR For Disputed PSG Champions League Penalty Stood Down By UEFA
The VAR official at the centre of a controversial penalty award in Paris Saint-Germain's 1-1 Champions League draw with Newcastle United has been removed from duty by UEFA for a game on Wednesday, European football's governing body told AFP. Poland's Tomasz Kwiatkowski was due to be the Video Assistant Referee at Wednesday's Champions League Group D match between Real Sociedad and Red Bull Salzburg in Spain, but will not now be involved.
37th America’s Cup yacht races start in Jeddah
JEDDAH: The 37th America’s Cup yacht race started in Jeddah for the first time on Wednesday with the participation of six teams. The second preliminary sailboat race continues until Dec. 2 at the Jeddah Yacht Club, under the organization of the Saudi Sailing Federation and in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, a media statement said. In this first-of-its-kind round outside Spain, the teams will compete to reach the podium and win the qualification round for the final, which will feature only two teams. American Magic team won the round in Vilanova, northern Spain, in September with a slight lead over the other teams. Samia Baghdadi, CEO of the SSF, said: “This comes as a continuation of a series of major sporting events hosted by the Kingdom during the past period, confirming its status as the preferred destination for sports and athletes from all over the world.
Immobile fires Lazio past Celtic and to brink of Champions League knockouts
Lazio’s Italian forward #17 Ciro Immobile celebrates after scoring the team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group E football match between Lazio and Celtic Glasgow at the Olympic stadium in Rome on November 28, 2023. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)
'Just let the kid box' - IABA's boycott of Russian and Belarusian boxers under fire
The Irish Athletic Boxing Association is coming under pressure to reverse its boycott of Russian boxers and allow Mullingar youngster John Donoghue to fight for a medal at the Junior World Championships on Thursday.